List of Armenian scientists and philosophers

This list comprises scientists and philosophers who are Armenian.

Nobel Prize winning scientists

• Dork Sahagian – Nobel Laureate. Sahagian contributed to three of four assessment reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which on October 12, 2007 was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with former vice president Al Gore.

Scientists

• Alexander Abian – mathematician
• Hovhannes Abgari Adamian – engineer, inventor of the color television
• Sergei Adian - one of the most prominent soviet mathematicians
• Tateos Agekian – astrophysicist, one of the pioneers of Stellar Dynamics
• Sos Alikhanian - founder of the Soviet school of genetics and selection of microorganisms
• Abraham Alikhanov – physicist, who in 1949 founded the first nuclear reactor in the USSR. One of the main persons who laid the foundations of nuclear physics in Soviet Union.
• Armen Alchian – economist, one of the most prominent price theorists of the second half of the 20th century. He is the author of pathbreaking articles on information and uncertainty, and the theory of the firm. Through his writings on property rights and transaction costs, he is a founder of the new institutional economics.
• Artem Alikhanian – physicist, Discovered first artificial radioactive element which ejects electrons, first to mark the existence of new elementary particles in cosmic rays etc. Artem Alikhanian with Pyotr Kapitsa, Lev Landau, Igor Kurchatov, Abraham Alikhanov and others, laid the foundations of nuclear physics in Soviet Union.
• Roger Altounyan – asthma researcher, pharmacologist who pioneered use of cromolyn sodium inhalation therapy for asthma
• Viktor Amazaspovich Ambartsumian – (1908–1996) Astronomer & Astrophysics Pioneer, Discovered Stellar Associations. One of the founders of the theoretical astrophysics.
• Boris Ananyev - the outstanding psychologist of 20th century, founder of anthropological psychology
• Apkar Apkarian - pioneer in magnetic resonance spectroscopy research of the brain
• Stephan Ariyan - reconstructive surgeon, originator of the pectoralis major flap, which has become the most commonly used flap for head and neck reconstruction worldwide^[1][2][3]
• Andreas Artsruni - one of the founders of geochemistry
• Nagush Arutyunyan - mechanic, pioneer of theory of creep, founder of mechanics of accumulating deforming bodies
• Daron Acemoğlu - among the 20 most cited economists in the world, winner of the 2005 John Bates Clark Medal
• Gurgen Askaryan – physicist, inventor of light self focusing
• Iosif Atabekov - virologist, founder of the molecular biology of plant's viruses (USSR)
• George Aghajanian – professor of psychiatry, a pioneer in the area of neuropharmacology. He discovered the mechanisms by which LSD produces hallucinations and he has also uncovered how atypical antipsychotic drugs work.
• Hagop S. Akiskal – psychiatrist best known for his research on temperament and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Today's leading conceptual thinker in the area of bipolar subtyping. Professor Akiskal for the first time rose to prominence with his integrative theory of depression (Science, 1973).
• Arthur H. Bulbulian – was a pioneer in the field of facial prosthetics.
• Khristofor Stepanovich Bagdasaryan – author of pioneering studies on radical polymerization, the foundation of a new field of photochemistry, two-quantum photochemistry of organic compounds
• George Adomian – Mathematician. Developed a New Methodology in Math, the "Adomian Decomposition Method" (ADM) for solving nonlinear differential equations, both ordinary and partial, which considered a Mathematical Revolution.
• Ashot Akhperjanian – physicist, recipient of the Descartes Prize for Research
• Viken Babikian – cardiovascular researcher
• Samvel Samvelovich Grigoryan – founder of the modern theory of dynamics of mining minerals and soils
• Yuri Oganesyan – big scientist, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of nuclear physics.
• Boris Babaian – father of Soviet supercomputer
• James P. Bagian – NASA astronaut
• John P. Bilezikian – one of the world's leading authorities on bone and bone disorders from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
• John Najarian – surgeon, organ transplant pioneer
• Alexander Kemurdzhian – designed the first rovers to explore another world. A pioneering scientist in the space flight program of the Soviet Union.
• Karapet Chobanyan – mechanical engineer, made first discovery in Armenia.
• Giacomo Luigi Ciamician – father of Photochemistry and Solar Energy
• Mkhitar Djrbashian – mathematician, author of significant contributions to analyses
• Harry K. Daghlian, Jr. – physicist who worked and perished at the Manhattan Project Los Alamos laboratory.
• Edgar Danielyan – computer security expert and author
• Raymond Vahan Damadian – inventor of the Magnetic Resonance (MRI) scanning machine. Produced the first MRI scan of the human body.
• Richard Donchian – is known as the father of trend following and a pioneer in the field of managed futures. Considered to be the creator of the managed futures industry and is credited with developing a systematic approach to futures money management. He also developed the trend timing method of futures investing and introduced the mutual fund concept to the field of money management.
• Spiru Haret – (1851–1912) Romanian astronomer, mathematician and politician
• Sarkis Acopian – (1926–2007) inventor, designed and manufactured the first ever solar radio
• Mkhitar Heratsi – (12th century) He was a priest who wrote an encyclopedia on medicine. He theorized that fever results from internal changes in the body, a revolutionary idea for medieval medicine. His work included psychotherapy, surgery, diet and herbs to cure diseases.
• Levon Chailakhyan – physiologist, in 1986 with his soviet colleagues got the world's first successfully cloned mammal - mice "Masha", 10 years before famous "Dolly"
• Mikhail Chailakhyan – founder of hormonal theory of plant development
• Paris Herouni – (born 1933) Radio physicist, astronomer. Built World's Most Sophisticated Radio Telescope. Has published over 340 scientific works. Herouni's scientific discoveries and theories include, his theory and calculations on the Method of the Large Double mirror Antennas with Fixed Spherical Main Mirror, Theory and equations of electromagnetic field diffraction on the holes (apertures) of different configurations, Radio holography - methods of field determination in space by measurements of complex field near (NF) of the emitting or scattering objects, Methods of Near–to-Far (NF - FF) measurements of antennas and scattering objects parameters, Theory of field diffraction in antenna edges when illuminates the part of main aperture, and Antenna Metrology direction.
• Edward Keonjian – (1909–1999) A distinguished professor in residence at the University of Arizona, Keonjian and eight other engineers from GE published 'Principles of Transistor Circuits' in 1953.It was the first book on transistors, and it became an instant best seller among engineers.Keonjian was an early leader in the field of low-power electronics, and in 1954 designed the world's first solar-powered, pocket-sized radio transmitter. The transmitter now is on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History. He had more than 100 publications and 27 U.S. and foreign patents. While employed by Grumman Aircraft, he worked with Neil Armstrong as chief of failure analysis on the Apollo 11 project.He also spent several years in India and Egypt working as an electronics specialist for the United Nations.
• Edward Khantzian – early pioneer in the psychological understanding of addictions, co-originator of the self-medication hypothesis
• Leonid Khachiyan – mathematician
• Semyon Kirlian – pioneer of photography
• Ignacy Łukasiewicz – (1822–1882) Polish pharmacist of Armenian descent, devised the first method of distilling kerosene from seep oil. One of the pioneers of oil industry in the world.
• Soukias Manasserian – Engineer and Inventor
• Karen Manvelyan – Biologist and environmentalist, director of the World Wildlife Fund in Armenia
• B. E. Markarian – Astrophysicist
• Sergey Mergelyan – an outstanding mathematician, who is the author of major contributions in Approximation Theory
• Artem Mikoyan – designer of MiG aircraft. Mikoyan's fighters showed 55 world records. The Mikoyan MiG-19 was the first supersonic Soviet jet fighter.
• Serge Mikoyan – nephew of Artem Mikoyan, and head design engineer at Mikoyan Design Burreau, developed MiG-29 and MiG-31
• Robert Nalbandyan – chemist, the co-discoverer of photosynthetic protein plantacyanin, a pioneer in the field of free radicals. Leader in Sickle Cell Research & Testing Methods.
• Charlie Papazian – nuclear engineer
• Mikhail Pogosyan – Director General, Sukhoi Aircraft Corporation
• Nikolai Enikolopov – one of the most outstanding chemists of the former USSR, one of the founders of Russian polymer science
• Dork Sahagian – Nobel Laureate. Sahagian contributed to three of four assessment reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which on October 12, 2007 was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with former vice president Al Gore.
• Hrayr Shahinian – Director of the Skull Base Institute.
• Luther George Simjian – inventor of 200 inventions including: autofocus camera, ATMs, flight simulator, postage meter, Postage Meter, Teleprompter, Medical Ultrasound, Golf Simulator, Meat Tenderizer, Color X-Ray Machine.
• Aleksei Sisakian – prominent ultimate particle and mathematical physics specialist; director of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubnay United Nuclear Research Inst.); his father, Norayr Sisakian, established Cosmic Biology ^[4]
• Grigor Gurzadyan – outstanding astronomer, Pioneer of space Astronomy. Pioneered Construction & Use of Small Space Telescopes, 20 years before US Hubble.
• Carl Khachikyan – Space scientist; headed launch of US Atlas space rocket 1958.
• Karen Ter-Martiroosyan – outstanding phyisicist^[5], who obtained important results in nuclear science - from quantum mechanics to modern Grand Unified theories.
• Margar Arustamov (1854–1904) Epidemiologist, doctor of medicine (1889), a graduate of Saint Petersburg Medical Academy, participant in Russian-Turkish war, he was actively involved in cholera elimination in Astrakhan in late 19th century. An author of numerous researches, he is buried in Shoushi.
• Ruben Avanesov (1902–1990) linguist, corresponding member of USSR Academy of Sciences, was a chairman of the Academic Council of Language History and Dialect Studies of USSR Science Academy. He was the author of "Modern Russian Grammar" as well as of a number of works on Russian dialects. Recipient of the USSR State Award, the Order of the Badge of Honor.
• Baatur Baatrian (1872–1934) Mathematician, a graduate of Geneva University and Ghent University, Baatrian taught mathematics in Echmiadzin Seminary and Yerevan State University and authored a number of researches.
• Gevorg Bakunts (1913–1987) Electromechanics professional, PhD, an inventor emeritus, Bakunts was the director of Armenian Energy Department and Armenian Nuclear Energy Supervision Department, he had researches on automation of energy systems.
• Hovnan Gabrielian (1876–1946) Pediatrician, scientist emeritus, professor (1930). A graduate of Moscow Medical Academy, Gabrielian was the founder of pediatry departments at Yerevan and Baku medical institutes, authored valuable researches on prevention of a number of children diseases.
• Vache Isaguliants (1893–1973) Chemist, member of Establishing Council of Armenia Science Academy (1943). Isaguliants taught at Yerevan and Moscow universities, is an author of many researches and inventions, also on creation of aromatic synthetic materials.
• Varaztad Kazanjian – pioneer plastic surgeon
• Ivan Knuniants (1906–1990) Major chemist, a member of the USSR SA (1953), Major General, four times an awardee of the USSR State Award. Knuniants authored 200 researches. In chemical science he introduced historical changes and significantly contributed to the advancement of Soviet Chemistry.
• Ruben Hambardzumian (1911–1971) Metallurgist, physical chemist, corresponding member of USSR SA (1966), was employed by the All-Union Institute of Aviation Materials. Three times an awardee of the USSR State Award.
• Hakob Hovhannisian (1875–1941) Chemist, professor (1925), scientist emeritus (1935). A graduate of Berlin University, Hovhannisian lectured at Shoushi, in 1922-1930 he headed YSU, in 1930-1936 was the director of Medical Institute, authored a number of researches.
• Zaven Melik-Tangiev (1905–1966) Technology engineer was the Chief Engineer of Azerbaijani Institute of Oil Research. Melik-Tangiev was the first to design and construct a settlement-plant of oil production in open sea (Neftyanye Kamni). One of the ships of the Caspian navy bore his name.
• Hagop S. Akiskal psychiatrist, who has pioneered in the study of outpatient mood disorders. Today's leading conceptual thinker in the area of bipolar subtyping. Professor Akiskal first rose to prominence with his integrative theory of depression (Science, 1973).
• Hovhannes Melik-Pashaev (1889–1935) Energy engineer designed the first Soviet hydropower plants (Zemo-Avchali, Rion, Yerevan, Leninakan, Stepanakert) as well as the Chirchik hydrocomplex in Uzbekistan.
• Haik Mirzabekian (1893–1971) Hygiene doctors, PhD, professor, a graduate of Kiev University. Mirzabekian founded the hygiene and preventive treatment hair at Yerevan Medical Institute. In 1942-1945 he headed the Military Hospital in Yerevan.
• Mkrtich Yuzbashian (1882–1961) Electro-mechanic engineer, a graduate of Darmstadt Polytechnic Institute (Germany), was the director of Electrotechnic Plant in Tiflis. In 1930 he managed the work of introducing the first tram lines in Yerevan and foundation of the tram administration. Yuzbashian is the author of the first electrotechnics textbook, published in Armenian language.
• Simon Yuzbashian (1886–1960) Animalist, evolutionist, professor (1929г.). A graduate of Freiburg University (Germany) Yuzbashian taught at universities of Tiflis. He founded the chair of genetics at Yerevan Institute of Zoology and Veterinary, was the director of the Biology Institute of Armenian SA.
• Simeon Sarkisov (1895–1971) Neurophysiologist, neuromorphologist, member of the USSR Medical Science Academy. In 1928-1968 Sarkisov was the director of Moscow Brain Research Institute, a member of several academies.
• Levon Varduni (1898–1975) Teacher, scientist emeritus, headed the Yerevan Distance Teacher Training Institute and Foreign Language Institute, was the director of School Research Institute.
• Isai Varuntsian (1898-…) Botanist-selectionist, member of the USSR Academy of Agriculture. Varuntsian launched the Azerbaijani Cotton Cultivation Institute, was the head of department in the USSR Ministry of Agriculture. Varuntsian was the academic secretary of the USSR Academy of Agriculture. An Awardee of the USSR State Award.
• Armen Takhtajian (1910–2009) Botanist, member of USSR SA. Takhtajian worked for Yerevan and Leningrad Universities, headed several departments of Botany Institute of Armenian SA, presided over international associations, member in a number of foreign academies. Takhtajian is an author of numerous publications, including a two-volume "Supreme Plants" book.
• Eduard Yegiazaryan  – engineer, one of the founders of microsensorics
• Hovsep Ter-Astvatsatrian (1886–1938) Hydroenergy engineer, a graduate of Saint Petersburg Civil Engineering Institute. Ter-Astvatsatrian headed DzoraHPP and KanakerHPP, designed the Sevan-Hrazdan Cascade, founded "Hydroproject" institute.
• Ghazar Ter-Ghazarian (1874–1958) Chemist, PhD (1906), professor (1935г.), the father of academician E. Ghazarian. A graduate of Geneva University, Ter-Ghazarian headed a physical chemistry laboratory there. He is the founder of non-organic chemistry at Yerevan State University (1934), was the dean of the Chemistry Dean.
• Ashot Ter-Mkrtchian (1891–1953) Mathematician, mechanical engineer, professor (1930), scientist emeritus (1940), is a graduate of Kharkov University and Don Polytechnic Institute. Ter-Mkrtchian lectures at YSU, Polytechnic and Pedagogical Institute.
• Bogdan Pirumov (1888–1959) Engineer, a graduate of Saint Petersburg Civil Engineering Institute. Pirumov managed the construction of Yerevan-Agstafa railway, made a huge contribution into the construction of railways, bridges, tunnels in Transcaucasia, has inventions.
• Christophor Pirumov (1895–1985) Parasitologist, the founder of sanitary and epidemiology service of Armenia, PhD, professor. Pirumov was a graduate of Kiev University, headed the Yerevan Tropical Institute, a chair at Medical Institute, was the Chief Parasitologist of the Ministry of Health of Armenia.
• Gurgen Kamalian (1909–1973) Biochemist, the founder of agricultural biochemistry in Armenia, PhD, professor. In 1955-1972 Kamalian headed the Yerevan Zoology and Veterinary Institute.
• Zaven Khachaturyan – the world’s foremost researcher on Alzheimer’s, the father of neurobiology of aging research in USA

Philosophers

• David Anhaght
• Paul Boghossian - professor of philosophy at New York University, where he held the chair for ten years (1994–2004). His research interests include epistemology, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language.
• Hayk Gyulikekhvyan (1886–1951) Philosopher, literary critic, public figure, studied at Zurich University, was a graduate of Heidelberg University Philosophy Department, a professor and provost of YSU.
• William S. Sahakian (1922-1986)
• Khoren Sargsian (1891–1970) Writer, critic, doctor of philology, professor, a graduate of Saint Petersburg University, Sargsian was the director of the Literature Institute of Armenian SA (1943–1947), authored publications on Terian, Shant, Zorian, Sayat-Nova.
• Karen Swassjan
• Grigor Tatevatsi
• Vazgen I

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